Commercial property managers have to deal with many issues when it comes to upkeep of their properties.
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Commercial construction rate improves in 2011
Property management companies may be expanding their interests significantly, as a report from NAIOP Research Foundation showed that commercial construction and development increased markedly last year.
Credit standards loosen, says Fed
The Federal Reserve recently released its quarterly survey of senior loan officers, and it showed that credit standards have loosened, which may be good for property management companies looking to invest further.
Demand for industrial space improving
The U.S. commercial market improved due to an industrial demand increase during 2011, according to a report from Marcus & Milichap.
Green office space increases in parts of the U.S.
More property management companies are taking on environmentally-friendly properties, as the availability of this type of office space increased significantly from 2006 to 2009, according to CoStar.
American rental rates at highest point in 15 years
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently noted that rentals are at their highest levels in 15 years.
What to add to a management company’s mobile site
With so many American renters using mobile technology, it may be important for property management companies to take these platforms seriously and have a mobile access point for their renters.
Competition increasing in CRE lending
Commercial lenders have experienced a rise in competition, as interest in high-quality properties has jumped, according to CoStar.
Fed’s debt sale could jumpstart the industry
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York recently sold $7.5 billion in commercial real estate debt, which could help improve the market for commercial real estate companies, according to TheStreet.
CMBS defaults continue to rise to start the year
Commercial real estate companies may have experienced some difficulty as the year began, as defaults of commercial mortgage-backed securities rose during the first quarter, according to Fitch Ratings.
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